From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Letter to The Light Production Co. Ltd. regarding the weight of Aerolite pistons in different alloys.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 86\2\ scan0293 | |
| Date | 9th November 1934 | |
| 4236 Exptl. Dept. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rn.{Mr Robinson}15/KW. 9th November, 1934. The Light Production Co.Ltd., 60/66, Rochester Row, Westminster, London, S.W.1. For the attention of Mr. Brookes. Dear Sirs, Referring to the weight of the Aerolite Piston which you are going to supply as standard, the figure of 17 ozs. which we quoted was for the piston in RR.53 alloy. You will of course be supplying the first batch of pistons in 122 alloy, in which case the weight becomes 17 1/2 ozs. If for any reason you do not agree with this, will you please let us know. Yours faithfully, FOR ROLLS-ROYCE LIMITED. | ||